Lori Anne Valdez Graduates as Taos Youth Leader
Taos tradition of art and culture spans generations as Lori Anne Valdez, daughter of Berlinda Madrid and Lawrence Valdez, graduates from New Mexico State University on May 13. Her grandparents include Elvira Garcia, Fidel Garcia, Anita Valdez, and the late Fernando Valdez.
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Taos
Lori Anne Valdez
Berlinda Madrid
Arroyo Seco
Lawrence Valdez
Elvira
Fidel Garcia
Anita Valdez
Fernando Valdez
Questa
Lori Anne
New Mexico State
Pilgrimage Walk 100 Miles Ends. Taos Banked Faith and Fun
The annual Pilgrimage Walk for Vacations concluded with five groups covering 100 miles to Chimayo. Taos natives represented by Guadalupanas from Costilla and Estancia, led by Rectora Martha Lujan, joined walkers from Estancia and Taos. Many Taos residents also marked June birthdays. reader submissions welcome at Stories taosnet.com.
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Chimayo
Taos
Costila
Estancia
Rectora
Martha Lujan
Costilla
Questa
Arroyo Hondo
Ranchos
Pefiasco
Chamisal
Trampas
Truchas
Cordova
Lisa Gaillour
Suzanne Dominguez
Ernestine Quintana
Katherine Aguilar
Marcia Martinez
Carmen Medina
Yolanda Nevarez
Arlene Anglada
Alice Valdez
Amalia Gonzales
Connie Morrell
Jacqueline Dominguez
Adelina Romero
Nieves Romero
Karen Spivey
Shirley Archuleta
Patricia Salazar
Malaine Rael
Elsie Rivali
Melissa Winter
Stephanie Rivera
Taosesias
Olivia Reyes
Doris Jaramillo
Martha Suazo
Elizabeth Archuleta
Leatrice Lujan
Sara Romero
Taos High senior named queen of Fiestas de Santiago
Crystal Martinez, a Taos High senior, was crowned la reina at the Anuncio Dance in Taos, succeeding a six-girl field that highlighted Hispanic cultural values. Francine Gonzales and others competed in Friday night’s pageant with talents in English and Spanish, poetry, and modern dance. Martinez expressed pride in Taos and promised to make the town proud as her court of princesses reigns for a year.
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Crystal Martinez
Taos High School
Taos Community Auditorium
Martinez
Francine Gonzales
Diana Ol
Santana Martinez
Philip Ortiz
Carla Madrid
Sarah Madrid
Las Vegas
Kevin Miller
Santa Fe
Reina de Las Fiestas de Las Vegas
Frances Martinez
New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union
Rick Martinez
Taos
Fiestas de Santiago Y Santa Ana
Intimacy Barriers and the Power of a Simple Hug
A personal reflection on how hugs can recharge bonds between trusted partners and families, contrasting warm embraces with perfunctory greetings. The piece explores openness, emotional defenses, and the healing work needed to form deep, lasting connections across life stages and trauma. It alludes to evolving relationships and mentions TAKE TWO, Page B11.
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Los Valles
Larry Torres
Sity
Las Cruces
Holiday Inn of Taos
Padrino
Billy Archuleta
Corey Dimond
Amena Ishak
Teresino Diron
Elizabeth Stehlik
Amy Bachtel
Miguel Silva
Irene Salazar
Katie Totman
Menard Martinez
Bernice Flores
Marci Kramer
Cherlon Gano
Teo Grossman
Lori Gonzales
Tara Brinduse
Risa Dimond
Cooper Scott
Jennifer Sauter
Mike Collins
Owen McDonald
Angela Padilla
Ram Bonner
Rebecca Martinez
Gina Torres
Taosnet.com
Santiago Y Santa Ana
Mary Ann Wells
The
Taos News
Megan Bowers
Olonia
Princesas
Diana Olonia
Stephanie Casias
Jennifer Archuleta
New Mexico
Bruce Brown
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